Upcoming events and workshops
NBRUC
Northern Beef Research Update Conference
From Research to Results: Driving Paddock Performance
Elsie will be presenting on Wednesday the 11th of March at 1.30pm on the validation of genomic breeding values for female fertility traits.
NTCA
2026 Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association Annual Industry Conference
2026 Theme: Better on Beef
Elsie & Shannon will be presenting on thursday morning in the conference hall, plus we will have a trade stall in the foyer for both days - come and see us!
Workshop: Bull Breeding At Home
BULL BREEDING AT HOME
Base Pair’s Level Two workshop aimed at producers using GBVs and either already doing or looking to start homebred bull selection.
Bring your GBV results to this workshop!
This 1-day workshop will cover:
Why using GBVs to select homebred bulls is a no-brainer
Impact of bull selection on your female herd
How 1 quintile can make a huge difference
Guest speaker
Review your bulls & how you’re setting up your breeding herd
Date subject to change; Cost TBC, Submit EOI to elsie@blackboxco.com.au
Workshop: Intro to Genomics & Data
INTRODUCTION TO GENOMICS & DATA. Base Pair Genomics’ Level One workshop aimed at producers getting started with genomics and data.
This 1-day workshop will cover:
What is genomics?
Overview of breeding values
Genomic Breeding Values (GBVs)
Using GBVs to benchmark your herd
Using GBVs to select individual animals, including bulls and females for advanced repro
How to collect useful data with Black Box Co
How to combine GBVs and Black Box Co data analyses to supercharge your business
Insights from a Northern Genomics Project collaborator on using GBVs in their business
Cost $165pp - Limited space; register HERE
Webinar: Genomics for every producer
Genomics is a new flash word but what does it actually mean & how can it be used by producers in decision making within your herd?
Hear from Elsie & Shannon who will describe genomics in a practical way and show what kind of insights Genomic Breeding Values (GBVs) can provide for your herd.
This is a zoom webinar that will be recorded - webinar attendees will not be visible in the recording. There will be opportunity for Q&A.
Charbray Youth Camp
Base Pair will be presenting at the Charbray Youth camp. Exact date & time TBC.
NTCA, Darwin
Base Pair trip to Darwin for the 2025 Northern Territory Cattlemans Association Conference. As Silver sponsors, Base Pair will launch the new website and all new social pages. Come say hi!